When Lasting Bluff circa Tying

#493e83 RGB(73,62,131)

About this color

When Lasting Bluff circa Tying occupies the medium-dark, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #493e83 — RGB(73, 62, 131).

#493e83RGB(73, 62, 131)

HSL 250° · 36% saturation · 38% lightness

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Psychology

Dark blues project authority, depth and reliability — the colour of deep water, the night sky, and tailored suits.

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History

Blue has been among the most valued pigments throughout history — ultramarine, ground from lapis lazuli, was once worth more than gold and reserved for the robes of the Virgin Mary in medieval painting.

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Design use

Practically speaking, this deep blue is most at home as a grounding element in print design — covers, footers, section dividers. On screen it suits dashboards and interfaces where a serious tone matters.

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Colour pairings

When it comes to colour harmony, complement this blue with amber and warm orange for high-contrast energy, or stay within blue-green and violet neighbours for a serene, cohesive feel.

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Color Categories

Color formats

Name
When Lasting Bluff circa Tying
HEX
#493e83
RGB
rgb(73,62,131)
RGB%
rgb(28.6%,24.3%,51.4%)
HSL
hsl(250,36%,38%)
HSV
hsv(250,53%,51%)
CMYK
cmyk(44,53,0,49)
LAB
lab(31,23,-37)
LCH
lch(31,44,302)
sRGB
(0.286,0.243,0.514)
HEX8
#493e83ff
CSS Name
Decimal
073062131

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Color info

Lightness
38%
Saturation
36%
Hue
250°
Chroma
44
Temperature
WarmCool
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